Maisie's heart skipped a beat as she softly agreed and ended the call.

Later, Graham called. As usual, he sounded rushed. Checking the time, Maisie realized a whole day had passed since she had last spoken to him.

In a hushed tone, Maisie asked, "Graham, don't you think there's something—" She stopped herself before the words "not quite normal between us" escaped.

Graham paused as if something had just clicked. "Maisie, are you facing difficulties over there?"

"No," she replied, forcing a smile. "I've moved to a new place."

"Oh."

"Next time you visit, don't go to the old place," she said.

a promotion?" Graham chuckled. "Or a

deeply. It felt like she and

longer. I'm

on his end, so what could he be

"Graham, I—"

couple of days. I'll return at the beginning of next month. We can discuss our wedding plans by then. Is

Maisie replied with a nod, her response tinged with

was wrong between her and Graham, but she was sure there was a problem. Perhaps the issue had been there

at the sea through the window, and some of her weariness

weekend, but he wasn't alone. He

acting like a lively young rabbit. "Ms. Squire!

I'm still cooking!" "Ms. Squire, what delicious food

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